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ANGERME Announce New Album “S/mileage / ANGERME SELECTION ALBUM ‘Taiki Bansei'”

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ANGERME

ANGERME have announced a new album titled S/mileage / ANGERME SELECTION ALBUM「Taiki Bansei」.

The album will feature some earlier songs that feature new vocals by new members. There will be three editions: Regular, Limited A, Limited B with the Limited edition A features a Blu-ray with MVs and live performances selected by the members, and the Limited B featuring a DVD with the full concert for 2015 ‘Starting’ Live Tour.

It seems like we’re in for an amazing release with what I assume will be a great selection of songs since they will be re-recording a few songs from their S/mileage era. No more details have been released so far but it seems like S/mileage/ANGERME fans are in for a great album since this will be Fukuda Kanon’s last so a lot of effort seems to be going in!

The release date is set for November 25.

Source: Hello! Project | Hello! Project Discography

Yajima Maimi “Flowing” DVD Announced

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Yajima Maimi Flowing

Yajima Maimi will be releasing a solo DVD titled Flowing.

Solo DVDs are always great releases for fans since it gives them a chance to enjoy a DVD solely focused on their idol of choice. Of course, not much information has been released so far apart from the title and the image above but so far it seems like a solid release.

We might be getting a preview sometime in the coming weeks so stay tuned!

The release date is set for October 21.

Source: Hello! Project Site

Koda Kumi To Release Live DVD and Blu-ray For Her 15th Anniversary Live Tour

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Koda Kumi

Koda Kumi will release a new live DVD and Blu-ray for her Koda Kumi 15th Anniversary Live Tour 2015 ~WALK OF MY LIFE~.

The release will feature content from her final performance that was held Saitama Super Arena on June 28. There are 32 songs and a documentary video with a rehearsal and bonus material on two-disc DVD or single-disc Blu-ray.

Koda Kumi fans are in for a treat with this release since they’ll be able to relive this concert as many times as they like from the comfort of their home. The exact details of the discs are unknown for now but we should have confirmation soon so definitely get a copy pre-ordered to relive this concert once more!

The release date is set for December 2nd.

Source: JaME World

New Details For Kanjani8’s New Album “Kanjani8 no Genki ga Deru CD!!” Released

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Kanjani8

New details for Kanjani8’s new album titled Kanjani8 no Genki ga Deru CD!! have been released.

The songs included will come from their recent 5 singles. The limited editions will feature documentary footage called Kanjani8 7-nin Shuugou Genki ga Deru Natsuyasumi in Hokkaido, and the limited edition B Kanjani8 7-nin Shuugou Genki ga Deru Undoukai.

Kanjani8 fans are in for a treat with this new album since it seems like most of the newer tracks will be included. Of course, the DVD details are the most interesting with a Hokkaido related video as well as another video in the limited B edition so there are definitely more options.

The release date is set for November 11.

Source: Natalie.mu

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callme “step by step” MV Released

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callme

callme have released an MV for step by step.

The track is from an album titled Who is callme?, their first self-produced release.

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From what I can hear it seems like this release is quite solid, and it’s surprising to see a group with a more indie feel to it. Seeing idol groups like this is certainly refreshing since it shows dedication to the songs and the content with more freedom to explore and use stuff that isn’t as generic as most groups today.

The video itself is quite well produced with a catchy electronic sound to it and a good beat, so definitely check it out and pick up a copy yourself!

Source: callme OHP

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Shinoda Mariko Has Recorded “Kimi ga Iru Dake de”

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Shinoda Mariko

Shinoda Mariko has announced that she has recorded her song Kimi ga Iru Dake de.

This will be her first song since graduating from AKB48, and it will be the theme for TV Asahi’s Pet no Oukoku Wandaland.

Technically this is her second solo, with her first being a song by Akimoto. Despite that, it seems like this will be a solid release with the song having a cheerful rock sound that fans are sure to love.

The title of the show might give us a hint and it seems like the use of Wandaland might be about pets with a strong emphasis on the cuteness side of things. Definitely sounds like we are in for a unique song so keep an eye out for that!

Source: Oricon.jp

NECRONOMIDOL “LAMINA MALEDICTUM” MV Released

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Necronomidol

The MV for NECRONOMIDOL’s titled LAMINA MALEDICTUM has been released.

The track comes from the group’s 4th web single titled EXITIUM.

Idols are usually related to happy, upbeat songs and from what I can tell it seems like that trend is somewhat changing with the rise of groups such as BABYMETAL, Ladybaby, and a few more. Now we have another interesting mash-up: dark electro idol music.

The music is a bit off at moments, but I’m definitely loving the unique concept with the lyrics definitely being quite dark and the image of the girls being likewise a bit more on the darker side.

NECRONOMIDOL might be a bit on the weird side, but it’s worth a look!

Check out LAMINA MALEDICTUM after the break!

The release date is set for September 30.

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PREDIANNA ” DESTROY” MV Released

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Predianna

An MV for PREDIANNA’s upcoming single titled DESTROY.

PREDIANNA might not be that familiar to many but from the song we get to hear itself it sounds like they are quite a solid group with great vocals and a solid dance skill set. Of course, the MV is a bit weak with only dance shots along with a few solo shots but they are one the more interesting groups to watch out for.

Check out the video after the break!

The release date is set for October 28.

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[UPDATED] Uemura Akari “AKARI” PB Cover Released

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Uemura Akari PB

The PB cover for Uemura Akari’s 1st PB titled AKARI has been released.

From what we can see the cover does have an amazing look to it with a strong focus on a more mature look for Akari instead of the usual bikini pictures that adorn PB releases.

Of course, we don’t have any other previews but with the release date coming up closer and closer we should be getting a few with some events thrown in to promote the PB.

The release date is set for October 24.

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UPDATED

Higher definition covers have been released, the normal cover of the PB alongside what I presume to be the back cover:

The covers look simply amazing, with the black bikini becoming a bit more prominent and the white bikini showing off a bit more to persuade those who are passing by. We should be getting previews quite soon so hopefully they look as amazing as the covers do!